Section 8-4-113 – Wyoming Cowboy and Cowgirl Legacy Week.
8-4-113. Wyoming Cowboy and Cowgirl Legacy Week. (a) The third calendar week of September is declared to be “Wyoming Cowboy and Cowgirl Legacy Week”. (b) Wyomingites are encouraged to observe Wyoming Cowboy and Cowgirl Legacy Week with appropriate ceremonies and activities. (c) The Wyoming department of education shall encourage schools and teachers to commemorate Wyoming […]
Section 8-4-114 – Public Lands Day.
8-4-114. Public lands day. (a) In tribute to the importance of public lands in the state, to acknowledge the multiple use of public lands and in recognition of the value of public lands to the state’s economy, open spaces, diversity of mineral, grazing and forestry resources, wildlife and recreational opportunities, the fourth Saturday in September […]
Section 8-4-105 – Native American Day.
8-4-105. Native American Day. (a) In recognition of the North American Indian, the second Friday in May is designated as “Native American Day”. The day shall be appropriately observed in the public schools of the state, by state and local government and by organizations within the state. (b) The governor, not later than April 15 […]
Section 8-4-106 – Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day.
8-4-106. Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day. (a) In recognition of the members of the armed forces who lost their lives and those who survived the attack on Pearl Harbor, territory of Hawaii on December 7, 1941, December 7 of each year is designated as “Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day”. The day shall be appropriately observed in the […]
Section 8-4-107 – Juneteenth Holiday.
8-4-107. Juneteenth holiday. (a) In celebration of the end of slavery in the United States proclaimed by Major General Gordon Granger on June 19, 1865 more than two and one-half (2 ) years after the Emancipation Proclamation was issued by President Abraham Lincoln, and in recognition of those who died and sacrificed to achieve the […]
Section 8-4-108 – Veterans Day.
8-4-108. Veterans Day. (a) In recognition of the many Wyoming citizens who have served in the armed forces of this country, November 11 of each year is designated as “Veterans Day.” The day shall be appropriately observed in the public schools of the state and by organizations within the state. (b) The governor, not later […]
Section 8-4-109 – Wyoming Veterans Welcome Home Day.
8-4-109. Wyoming Veterans Welcome Home Day. (a) In recognition of the members of the United States armed forces who served bravely and faithfully for the United States during the Vietnam War, and to all those members of the United States armed forces who were not properly thanked or welcomed home following their military service, March […]
Section 8-3-121 – State Grass.
8-3-121. State grass. The Agropyron smithii (Pascopyrum smithii), commonly known as western wheatgrass, is the state grass of Wyoming.
Section 8-3-122 – State Insect
8-3-122. State insect Callophrys sheridanii, commonly known as Sheridan’s green hairstreak butterfly, is the state butterfly of Wyoming.
Section 8-3-123 – State Code.
8-3-123. State code. (a) The code of the west, as derived from the book, Cowboy Ethics by James P. Owen, and summarized as follows, is the official state code of Wyoming. The code includes: (i) Live each day with courage; (ii) Take pride in your work; (iii) Always finish what you start; (iv) Do what […]